Before I get my transom in a crack...

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Bill

Having not that recently stepped the mast on my h22 with the help of 2 non-sailing types, I have come to the following conclusions. 1) A mast crutch all the way aft in the cockpit is damn near useless, due to the balance point of the mast (and the spreaders) being at exactly the same spot. 2)If you're on the trailer, you'd best have a 7 foot tall person to help steady the mast from behind the boat. 3)The lip on the sliding companionway hatch is at the ideal height to interfere with the insertion of the aft mast step pin thing. 4)Slamming your toungue in the lazarette cover repeatedly is more fun than stepping the mast. 5)There's got to be a better way. That little dimple in the bow pulpit looks very inviting.... has anyone tried stepping the mast from forward? Can you use the boom as a gin pole? Is this actually the right way to do it and I've been doing it backwards? Are you all laughing at me? Anyway, I''m thinking about pulling the boat out in a few weeks to fix the leak(s), and I thought that a review of correct procedure might not be a bad idea. Any thoughts would be appreciated. I'd love to build a mast raising tripod ala h23, but I lack an aft stanchion. Best to all, Bill
 
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MIke B

mast stepping

WE have h23, check archives for mast stepping tripod, pics included, some people use winch and block affixed to bow, I use a wooden ramp that runs from transom top to top of companionway top so u are walking from top of companionway to cabin top , the ramp is secured fromk back and forth movememnt using two blocks at stern, one just in front and one just behind, it is two 2x6s that essentiallly straddle mast crutch at rear and then forms a t at companioway , slider must be open and it is very secure, if u do not like the mast tripod and would like I could send you a drawing , , have not taken a pic as yet and boat stays in water until fall, good luck mike MMsailor@aol.com
 
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Dean Vermeire

mast stepping

From experience, I can tell you that it is easier to plan a route that includes high overpasses and no power lines than to take down the mast. When I need to, I always step the mast while the boat is in the water. If you can back into the slip, someone can at least stand on a dock. The "dimple" in the bow pulpit seems to only be a cradle for the mast to rest in while in transit. The center of gravity is too far forward for leaning the mast forward. Using the jib halyard to ease the mast down helps, but you still have to make friends with some big strong guys.
 
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Chuck

Step that mast!!

This may Is my first full season with this boat (81 H22).. My son (11) and I (5'9" 180) Had no problems stepping our first time. First all shrouds and back stay are connected, then the mast is put in it's base and pinned, then I push up un mast starting from stern of boat, he pulls on fore stay to assist and then I run forward and throw the pin in the forestay. Having the shrouds attatched is key, it kepps the mast from flopping side to side. good luck, happy sailin'
 
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Les Murray

I share your pain

I have a H20 and experience some of the same pain you do. I do not have a mast crutch. My wife walks the mast up while I use the main sheet block to pull up the mast. It works ok, except that I always seem to get alot of side to side movement. One problem I always have is that someone has to be lifting the mast beyond parallel before I can step the mast. This is where a mast crutch would come in handy. I did see a device on trailersailer.com for a pole and winch assembly that one person could use. Some New Zealand company sells them for over NZ400. Looks pretty neat, but not sure how the whole thing is attached. Les Murray H20 Limerick
 
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